4th Annual Show of Shows Sunday Afternoon!

Soo Theatre Project and Rotary Clubs of Sault Ste. Marie are joining together once again to bring you their fourth annual “Show of Shows!”

There will be a cook-out in front of the theatre starting at 12:30pm so you can enjoy lunch and then attend the 2pm show.

This year’s show will feature acts from the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie, the Chippewa Sunrise Rotary, Soo Theatre/STARS faculty and students, Footlights Dance Company, Anishinaabe Toe Tap, LSSU and Sault High Choruses, Foreign Accord Barbershop Quartet, and the debut performance of the Errant Late-Night Gardeners.

There is something for everyone in this show which is sure to please audience members of all ages. One of the Soo Theatre’s most popular events of the year, the “Show of Shows” is a great way to wrap up the summer season and see one last live show before winter sets in.

Tickets for the cook-out and show are on sale now at the Soo Theatre office at 534 Ashmun Street or by calling 906-632-1930. Ticket prices for adults are $15 for the cook-out and the show, $10 for the show only. Children 12 & under are $7 for the cook-out and show, $5 for the show only. www.sootheatre.org

(Show of Shows Poster)

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Sept 1: Mike Dempsey and Friends Return with Music from the Movies

Mike Dempsey returns to the Soo Theatre for
"Mike Dempsey and Friends Go to the Oscars",
on Thur., Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Mike Dempsey has created yet another musical production for the entertainment of our local communities, this one called "Mike Dempsey and Friends Go to the Oscars." This performance will take place at the Soo Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available at the Soo Theatre, 534 Ashmun St.

Large audiences enjoyed his last two Soo Theatre productions, one featuring the music of George Gershwin in 2009, and one featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein last year. The singers and instrumentalists and narrator of the last two years will be joined this year by even more talented artists. And as in the last two Dempsey productions, the artists are all giving freely of their time and talents as a fund-raiser for the Soo Theatre Project, for which the local theatre is very grateful.

Dempsey was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie. He attended St. Mary’s and Sault High Schools. He received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University, and then served in the U.S. Army. He has been the choral director at Pontiac Central and Pontiac Northern High Schools, and also served as choir director at several Oakland County area churches.

In addition, he has been music director for such large-scale musicals as South Pacific, Oklahoma, Carousel, The King and I, The Music Man, Kiss Me Kate, Superman, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Mame, My Fair Lady, Gypsy, Sweet Charity, Lil’ Abner, and The Sound of Music.

In 1995 he founded his singing group “Mike Dempsey & Friends.” In addition to writing the script and arranging the music, Mike serves as pianist. This small group has performed composer-themed musicals throughout Southeastern Michigan, and the Sept. 1 show is another of these.

Dempsey has been married to Ellen for 54 years, and they have three sons. As a published composer he is a member of ASCAP and was chosen to accompany Tony award-winner Anna Maria Alberghetti in a Detroit area performance. He is delighted to return to his hometown and the Soo Theatre, where he has many happy memories. Dempsey is looking forward to an evening at the movies with his Sault audience. Long-time Sault residents may recall Dempsey’s parents, Athaleen and Tom. Tom's brother Pat will be on stage this time, also, playing the part of Sammy Cahn. Pat was also born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie and is a music professional in Port Huron.

Other artists performing in this musical production are: Karen Hughes Beacom of Pickford, local soprano star of many Soo Theatre productions and both of the other Dempsey shows; Maureen Delaney-Lehman, another fine soprano, who has sung in the other local Dempsey shows; Eric Shaw, professional tenor coming in from Toronto for the third year, who was also born and raised in the two Saults; Linda Freeze, mezzo-soprano, coming from the Detroit area for the first time, who has sung in other Dempsey productions including his one-woman show featuring the music of Judy Garland; and John Young, baritone, coming for the third year from the Detroit area. The narrator is the Sault's own Tom Ewing of Sovereign Communications. Instrumentalists are Gig Stewart, double bassist from Petoskey, and local percussionist Eric Gadzinski.

Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for students, $5 for children 12 and under. Group rates are available. Tickets are on sale at the Soo Theatre, 534 Ashmun St. in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. For more information, call the theatre at (906) 632-1930 or visit our website at www.sootheatre.org. Poster for the event

Audience members will know most, if not all, of the music being performed at this show, and will sometimes be invited to sing along with the piano. The words will be provided. Please plan to attend and enjoy this wonderful evening of movie music.

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Aug 26: Northern Dance Collective 2011 Show

STARS Dance Camp 2011 is in full swing! Our campers are studying hard this week with our visiting dance masters:

• Gregory George, Artistic Director, Great Lakes Contemporary Ballet, and,
  


• Peggy Wright, Director, Novi Academy Division, Great Lakes Academy of Dance
  

Join us at the Soo Theatre on Friday, August 26th at 7pm for the "Northern Dance Collective 2011" performance. The dancers are sure to light up the stage! Open to the public - admission by donation.

For more information, call (906)632-1930.

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The Marriage of Figaro at the Soo Theatre Aug 18, 19, and 21

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s famed opera The Marriage of Figaro will bring alive the historic stage of the Soo Theatre Project August 18, 19, and 21st.

Sault Symphony Conductor John Wilkinson and Canadian Director Timothy Murphy have come together to bring you one of the most popular comic operas of all time. This hilarious opera will be presented in English with Resident Soprano Karen Hughes Beacom being joined by visiting professional guest artists John Arnold, Tom Gunther, and Dawn Krogh. The rest of the cast will be comprised of local talent including members of Soo Theatre’s recent hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Show times are at 7:30pm with a 2pm matinée on the 21st. Be sure to get your tickets now by calling 632-1930 or stopping in the office at 534 Ashmun Street. Call ahead for group discounts.

Poster for the show

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Aug 12: Don Ross and Brooke Miller Perform Live at the Soo Theatre

On Friday, August 12, one of the world's best guitar players and one of Canada's best singer-songwriters return for one night only to the Soo Theatre.

Don Ross has wowed audiences with his intricate playing style and is one of the most viewed performers on YouTube. Brooke Miller's heartfelt and introspective music has been winning fans since a young age and has earned comparisons to Bruce Cockburn and Joni Mitchell.

If you don't know these artists, you should. You can see some of Don's amazing fretwork HERE and check out Brooke HERE. You can see them together live from the Soo Theatre HERE. If you're a fan of guitar, you'd have to be daft to miss this show!

Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and $10 for students. Group rates are available. Tickets are on sale at the Soo Theatre, 534 Ashmun St. in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. For more information, call the theatre at (906) 632-1930 or visit our website at www.sootheatre.org. Poster for the event

This will be the first US date on their world tour. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see two of today’s finest musicians in an intimate setting.

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Joseph at the Soo Theatre!

Community members from the Sault and surrounding areas, including Brimley, Pickford, Hessel and Rudyard have come together to bring you the thrilling biblical story of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. The cast, crew, and production staff have been hard at work for two months and it shows in their high energy performance. This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical takes you on a tour of different music styles with everything from country western to Elvis and calypso not to mention the large Broadway style group numbers.

Local talent Matt Gilbertson will be leading the cast as Joseph, a role made famous by Donnie Osmond. A cast of 40 will join him, including two local performers and STARS students, Lola Kennedy (Narrator) and Christian Perron (Judah and Butler), who will both be departing for New York in the fall. Lola has been accepted on a scholarship to New York’s American Musical and Dramatic Academy to pursue her vocal career, and Christian will be attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts on his way to what will surely be a successful acting career.

Their voices are tuned, the costumes are sewn, the lights are bright, and the set pieces are painted. Director Bob Koger says, "I am thoroughly pleased with the work these outstanding performers have devoted to this show. It will be a long time before you will see another live musical that blows you away like this company will!"

Tickets are on sale now at the Soo Theatre office, 534 Ashmun Street, Sault, Michigan. Show times are 7:30pm July 27-30, 2011, with a matinee show at 2pm on Sunday, July 31st. Call for details on group pricing discounts. 906-632-1930 / www.sootheatre.org

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Kids' Music Workshop with Switchback July 22

Do you have a child interested in music? The Soo Theatre will have a special “Music is a Family” workshop with singer/songwriters Switchback on July 22nd at 3pm.

This informative presentation is geared towards 11-18 year olds. These two incredibly talented performers will introduce your children to common elements shared between all forms of music. There will be demonstrations of a variety of instruments including the mandolin, bass guitar, and percussion boards. The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes long with a 15 minute question and answer session. Admission is only $5.

This is a great way to emerge your child in a variety of music. You can then bring the whole family to the theatre that evening at 7:30 to see American roots music and Celtic soul duo Switchback perform! www.sootheatre.org

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Come Out For The Magical Land of Oz June 30 and July 1!

STARS Musical Theatre Camp will be presenting the culmination of their hard work in two performances of “The Magical Land of Oz” Thursday June 30th at 7 pm and Friday July 1st at 2 pm.

Over the course of this 3-week camp, children ages 5-14 have mounted a full scale musical production. Campers have learned their lines, put on their dancing shoes, harmonized their voices, and even helped with their own sets, costumes, and props. Our next generation of performers are ready to show you what they’ve got, so come on out and see the future of performing arts for our community!

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased in advanced through the Soo Theatre office or at the door. 906-632-1930. www.sootheatre.org

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Yo Ho Ho! Join Our Pirate Cruise on Thursday, June 9!

On Thursday, June 9, 2011 the Soo Locks Boat Tours will once again be sponsoring their famous Pirate Cruise for the third consecutive year as a fundraiser for the Soo Theatre Project. The festivities will begin at 6pm at Soo Locks Boat Tours Dock One.

This is the third consecutive year the amazing pirate crew (Soo Locks Boat Tours staff) will dazzle seafarers with their pirate antics, including a performance on the dock before they set sail. Once upon the rapid seas, there will be pizza, pop, and water for all to enjoy while listening to pirate stories, singing pirate songs, and winning pirate prizes.

Tickets are on sale now at the Soo Theatre Project. Stop in at 534 Ashmun Street or give us a call at 632-1930. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early!

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Join a Sound Celebration at the Soo Theatre on June 4!

Come celebrate the sound! Join two local choruses on Saturday, June 4th at 7:30 pm at the historic Soo Theatre. (Poster)

For the fourth consecutive year audiences can join the local Northland Barbershop Chorus and the Lock Cities Chorus of Sweet Adelines, International for an evening of a cappella music at the historic Soo Theatre. The performance will feature a variety of music including selections from the Beatles, Billy Joel, the Inkspots, the Platters, the Beach Boys, and Elton John songs from “The Lion King” performed by the International choruses comprised of members from both sides of the St. Mary’s River.

The Northland Barbershop Chorus is celebrating 50 years of singing, while the Lock Cities Chorus celebrated their 25th Anniversary last year. These two groups are eager to share their passion for music with you, so don’t miss your chance to see these local talents in what is sure to be an exciting musical event.

Tickets are available at the Soo Theatre/STARS office. For more information call 906-632-1930.

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The Human Condition On Stage Friday, May 6

The Sault High Drama Club is proud to present The Human Condition on the historic Soo Theatre stage Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m.

The Human Condition is a series of sketches written by the students of Sault High’s Drama Club about suicide prevention and recognizing the signs of depression in yourself and others. After receiving such a positive response from presenting to their peers, these talented students wanted to share their message with a larger audience and the Soo Theatre Project is happy to be able to give them that opportunity.

Tickets are available at the door. All proceeds will go to benefit local abuse and suicide prevention efforts. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people ages 18 through 24, so come support our local youth advocating for the increase of knowledge that has the power to save lives.

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Summer Musical Auditions May 1, 3, 4, and 5

The Soo Theatre Project is pleased to announce open auditions for this summer's Broadway musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat. Director Bob Koger and Music/Vocal Director Karen Hughes will be looking for community members to fill roles for 17 men and 12 women, as well as a 20-30 member children’s choir. All auditions will take place at the Soo Theatre, located at 534 Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Children’s choir auditions will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 2-4pm. **New** We have also added a second day of Children's Choir auditions for Wednesday May 4th 3:30-5:30 pm. Children in grades 3-6 are encouraged to audition for the production. There is nothing for children to prepare in advance of the audition. Auditions for the cast members will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 5th from 7:00-9:00pm each night. There is no need to prepare any audition materials, but candidates may bring a prepared song, if they so choose, and are only required to attend one of the audition times in order to be considered.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the second musical written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It moved on to a Broadway production and was further adapted as a straight-to-video film and traveling Broadway presentation starring Donny Osmond. “Joseph” is a high-energy, fast-paced production with very little spoken dialogue that has a history of exhilarating its audiences since moving to the stage in 1970.

The Soo Theatre Project production performs for the public on July 27th – 31st, 2011. Call the Soo Theatre Project Office at (906) 632-1930 to sign up for auditions. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of this wonderful production!

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Announcing Our 2011 Summer Show Season!

Soo Theatre Project is pleased to announce the schedule for our 2011 summer season (see flyer), opening with a combined STARS/Algoma Youth Orchestra Festival Concert on the 15th of May, followed by the 6th Annual STARS Dance Show May 20th-21st, and ending with the ever popular Rocky Horror Picture Show October 14th-15th.

Throughout the summer and fall there will be a wide variety of live shows and programs for your viewing pleasure, including the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat July 24th – 31st directed by Bob Koger, and Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro August 18th-19th & 21st produced by Karen Hughes. Many artists, both local and professional, will grace the Soo Theatre stage, as they offer productions from the STARS Children’s Musical Theatre summer camps, dance camps, talent competitions, and variety shows. National and international music groups will also be performing, including Don Ross & Brooke Miller of Canada, Celtic duo Switchback, and California’s The Kid and Nic Show.

Tickets for all summer productions will go on sale in late May. Audition dates for the musical and opera programs will be announced soon, so keep an eye on the Soo Theatre Project’s website www.sootheatre.org or call the office for more information at 906-632-1930. Join us on Facebook by becoming a fan of the Soo Theatre and be among the first to get updates and information.

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STARS Recital March 4

There will be a recital tonight (Friday March 4) for intermediate and upper level STARS music students. The recital will start at 7:00 at the First Presbyterian Church located at 555 Bingham Ave. Admittance is by donation. This promises to be a delightful evening of voice, piano, and strings, so don't miss it! You can call the office for more information at 632-1930.

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STARS Holiday Events

Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios is bursting with holiday spirit and will be presenting two programs in December for audiences of all ages to enjoy. The annual Candlelight Christmas concert (see poster) featuring STARS music students and performing groups along with the LSSU Choir will be held on December 11th at 2:00pm. This delightful concert will be held in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral located at 320 E. Portage Avenue with admission by donation. Be sure to bring your MESSIAH score to join this talented group while singing the HALLELUJAH CHORUS with the orchestra.

The Second Annual STARS Nutcracker Tea (see poster) will be held on December 18th for children ages 4-10. You will have two chances to be charmed by the talented dance students of STARS with tea parties being held at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. The performances will take place in the Studio E annex located at 539 Ashmun Street, across the street from the STARS office. Tea and cookies will be served and each child under 10 will receive a small gift. Admission for the tea is only $5 and tickets can be purchased in advance at the STARS office. Seating is limited so hurry in to secure your spot!

Happy holidays!

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Show Cancellation

The Soo Theatre Project regretfully announces the cancellation of the Rocky Horror Picture Show which was scheduled for October 8^th and 9^th.

We apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment caused by the cancellation and look forward to offering this show again next year.

3rd Annual Rotary Show of Shows To Benefit the Soo Theatre Sun Oct 3

The Soo Theatre Project wraps up its 2010 show season with the third annual benefit variety show presented by the Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club and the Chippewa Sunrise Rotary Club to be held on Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. The Rotary Show of Shows is comprised of highlights from all the productions presented during the Soo Theatre’s recently concluded summer season.

The 2010 Rotary Show of Shows will feature Susan Askwith, Hollyann Beck, Karen Hughes-Beacom, Dennis Brooks, Maureen Delaney-Lehman, Dianna George, Matt Gilbertson, Benjamin Gulder, Mya Hazley, Lola Kennedy, Whittney Laderoute, Wade Leppien, Becky McCauley, Karly McKee, Alyssa Morley, Meaghan Parker, Kellan Perron, Sara Pierce Meijerink, Kelsey Rambo, Mark San Angelo, Sharon San Angelo, Jim Schmidt, George Snyder, Dave Stanaway, Ginger Stratton, Casey Strieter, Melina Talentino, Mary Witucki, and Seth Witucki. Also performing will be the Footlight Dancers and Friends, directed by STARS Dance Director Dianna George.

Master of Ceremonies will be Tom Ewing, joined by special guests of the Sault Rotary Club, all of whom are very entertaining and will add a great deal of fun to the show. Additionally, there will be a special salute to the National Guard’s 1437th Engineering Company who recently returned from Iraq.

Don’t miss the last show of the Soo Theatre 2010 Season! The Rotary Show of Shows will be this Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for the general public are $10.00 and children 12 and under are $5.00. Please call (906) 632-1930 for more information or stop by 534 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to purchase tickets for the show. Our website is at www.sootheatre.org

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Sault Symphony Orchestra Opens Season at Soo Theatre Sep 25

The Sault Symphony Orchestra presents
an Orchestral Kaleidoscope

The Sault Symphony Orchestra is excited to present an Orchestral Kaleidoscope to kick off their 38th Season. On September 25, the Soo Theatre in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will be filled with the sights and sounds of this rich and diverse concert event.

Orchestral Kaleidoscope offers a prismatic approach to both the repertoire and the physical movements of the orchestra. Conductor Dr. John Wilkinson leads the orchestra through a variety of classical and pops favorites, while the musicians themselves create a physical movement of sound as they journey through the theatre and the audience.

The diverse program includes such favorite classics as Antonio Vivaldi's “Concerto Grosso in B minor, Opus 3 No. 10” from L'Estro Armonico, Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, W. A. Mozart's “Adagio” from Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, and Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's “Finale” from Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 among many others.

This evening of music and movement also features a special performance of Firewagon Hockey, an original Canadian composition by Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario's own Stephen Mallinger. Audiences will also receive a special solo violin performance by this year's Kiwanis Shield Award winner, Victoria Jones, and they will delight in a variety of pops arrangements including a Star Wars medley and selections from Fiddler on the Roof.

When: September 25, 2010
Where: Soo Theatre, 534 Ashmun Street, Sault MI
When: 8pm
Cost: $32 (adults) and $12 (Students) (at par)

Also part of the 38th season, the Sault Symphony will present a screening of the Disney film Fantasia 2000, with a live orchestral soundtrack performance on November 13, as well as the full-stage production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas starting on December 8.

Tickets to Orchestral Kaleidoscope as well as all concerts for the 38th Season are on sale now online at www.saultsymphony.com, www.kctc.ca, or in person at the Community Theatre Centre Box Office in the Station Mall.

Family Fun with the Kid and Nic Show Sun Sep 19

The Soo Theatre Project and the Satisfied Frog Pub present
The Kid and Nic Show
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM

The Soo Theatre Project, in conjunction with the Satisfied Frog Pub, are pleased to present the Kid and Nic Show of Orange County, Calfornia. This 1½ hour benefit show features Kirk (Kid) Tracy on tenor sax, harmonica and vocals; Nicole (Nic) Tracy on vocals and congas; Anna Stadlman on guitar; Daren Burns on bass; and Doug Birmingham on drums. Their performance is a mix of jazz, blues, rock, and comedy. Audience participation and dancing will be encouraged!

All proceeds benefit the Soo Theatre Project. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students K-12. A maximum box office charge of $30 per family is available (restrictions apply). Please call (906) 632-1930 for more information or stop by 534 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to purchase tickets for the show. Website: www.sootheatre.org.

Historic Lake Superior Scenes in 3-D at Soo Theatre Sep 18!

A time machine to visit the shores of Lake Superior in the 1870s? Well, maybe not, but Jack Deo’s 3-D show “Gems of Lake Superior” is the next best thing, and it will be presented at the Soo Theatre in Sault, Michigan, Saturday, September 18, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Deo, owner of Superior Views in Marquette, Michigan, has assembled a collection of stereoscopic images taken by the photographer B. F. Childs in 1872. Mr. Childs hired a Chippewa guide, and toured the big lake in a Mackinac boat, capturing scenic views along the way with his large and complex camera. These images were sold to the public and were intended for use in a stereo-opticon viewer popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Thanks to a digitizing process now available, Deo can project them on a large screen so that spectators wearing 3-D glasses can enjoy them. In fact they may feel that they went along on that trip that took place almost one hundred forty years ago!

The show has been presented this summer to enthusiastic audiences in Marquette, Calumet, Duluth, Ashland, Wisconsin, and Thunder Bay, Ontario. Deo presents about 200 views, along with brief commentary. Scenes likely to be of special interest to Sault residents on both sides of the river include Native American camps at the rapids and Batchewana, the shipping canal (when there was only one lock), Montreal River, Gros Cap, and early Sault street scenes. Although not on Lake Superior, a few views of Mackinac Island will also be given in the Sault show, since the island is part of the neighborhood.

Speaking of the program, Deo said “Wearing 3-D glasses, this show lets you experience the depths of the mines, the heights of Thunder Cape, and a look through the caves of the Pictured Rocks. You will see breathtaking waterfalls and early views of the ships, mining camps, rivers and towns along the shore of Lake Superior. It’s art and history, too. Most early photographers were artists before taking up photography, so you’re going to see some incredible photographs.”

The matinee performance is at 2 p.m., and admission to that show will be free for students 18 years old and younger. (Children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult.) This special admission is possible thanks to a grant from the Hudson Foundation of Sault, Michigan. The matinee show will include a few views aimed at a younger audience, but otherwise will be much the same as the 7:30 evening performance and thus adults may choose the time that fits their schedules best. Both shows will last about one hour.

Proceeds from the shows will benefit the two sponsoring organizations — the Chippewa County Historical Society, and the Soo Theatre Project. Adult admission is $10.00 for either show. Students 18 and under can get a free ticket for the matinee, or pay $5.00 for the evening show. All tickets will be available at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Soo Theatre Office and the Gift Shop at the Chippewa County Historical Society. Call 906-632-1930 for more information.

Stereo-optical image of Chief Kawbawgam